Periodic inspection of premises.
Approval for
roof play.
grounds.
Structural requirements.
unless the floors in the premises are strengthened, to the satisfac- tion of the Director of Public Works, to carry the load imposed by any other furniture.
15. (1) The supervisor of any such school shall, at intervals not exceeding 3 years in the case of premises of reinforced concrete construction and at intervals not exceeding 12 months in the case of premises with timber floors, cause the premises to be inspected by an authorized architect in order to determine whether the premises are in sound structural condition.
(2) (a) Where, upon any inspection under paragraph (1), the authorized architect is satisfied that the premises are in sound structural condition, he shall deliver to the supervisor of the school a certificate, in writing, that he is so satisfied.
(b) The supervisor shall deliver such certificate to the
Director.
(3) Where, upon any such inspection, the authorized architect is not satisfied that the premises are in sound structural condition, he shall, in writing, report the fact to the Director and shall notify the supervisor of the school thereof.
PART IV.
ROOF PLAYGROUNDS.
16. No roof, verandah or balcony shall be used for physical education or recreational purposes without the written approval of the Director.
17. (1) Roof playgrounds shall satisfy the following struc- tural requirements-
(a) the roof shall be situated on premises constructed of
reinforced cement concrete;
(b) there shall be a minimum of 2 suitable staircases, lead- ing from the roof to a satisfactory open uir exit at ground level, each staircase being of a minimum width of 3 feet 6 inches and being fitted with continuous handrails on both sides;
(c) at the head of each staircase there shall be landings leading to the roof, each landing being of width equal to the width of the staircase and of a minimum depth of 5 feet;
(d) the external walls surrounding the playground shall be continued upwards so as to form a continuous parapet wall around the playground of a height of not less than 3 feet 6 inches. Above such parapet wall there shall be a continuous chain link or similar metal fence fixed to the inner vertical side, or to the innermost edge of the upper surface, of the paraper wall. The total height of the parapel wall and the metal fence shall be not less than 8 feet and the metal fence shall be so installed as to provide ready access to the playground by the Fire Services in emergency.
(2) No roof, verandah or balcony shall be deemed to be suitable for use as a playground unless a certificate of stability shall have been given by an authorized architect that the roof is suitable for such use. Such certificate shall specify the maxi- mum number of pupils who may be allowed to use the play. ground at any one time.
18. No pupil shall be allowed on any roof playground. verandah or balcony unless under the direct supervision of a teacher.
19. (1) There shall not be more than 60 pupils upon any rool playground under the charge of one teacher at any one time. (2) The total number of pupils allowed on any roof play- ground, verandah or balcony at any one time shall not be greater than one for every 20 square feet of superficial area.
(3) A certificate by an inspector of schools that he has examined the authorized architect's certificate stating the maxi- mum number of pupils allowed upon any approved root play- ground, verandah or balcony shall be exhibited in a conspicuous place on the school premises.
20. If any roof playground, verandah or balcony is used in contravention of these regulations, the Director may by notice in writing addressed to the supervisor prohibit the use thereof until such time as he may specify in such notice.
PART V.
SCHOOL WORKSHOPS AND SCIENCE LABORATORIES.
21. (1) The supervisor shall ensure that all necessary safety precautions are adopted in school workshops and science labora- tories and shall modify or extend those precautions as the Director may require.
Pupils using roof play- grounds to be under supervision.
Numbers of pupils allowed on a roof play- ground.
Limitation of activities on roof play- grounds.
Safety precautions.